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Remote working rules, tax errors and Poutine - 6 essential articles for life in France
Remote working rules, tax errors and Poutine - 6 essential articles for life in France

Local France

time2 hours ago

  • Business
  • Local France

Remote working rules, tax errors and Poutine - 6 essential articles for life in France

For those of working age who want to move to France, the opportunity of working remotely for a company back in your home country can seem an ideal solution. As part of a special series of articles on remote working in France , we've already pointed out important things around residency and tax rules to consider, plus your status as an employee or self-employed worker. However, if you're in a Tl:dr frame of mind – and there's a lot to digest – here's a summary of everything you need to know. So you want to move to France and work remotely? It's deadline time for the French income tax declaration – so what should you do if you realise you have made a mistake? Whether it's missing a deadline , filling in the form wrong or forgetting to declare foreign bank accounts, here's a look at how to correct errors. What to do if you make a mistake with your French taxes Spain is pushing ahead with tough new measures to limit the purchase of real estate by non-resident foreigners, in order to try and tackle its housing crisis. So is France – which also has a housing shortage – likely to follow suit? This story has been bubbling away for a while, but here's the latest. Will France follow Spain's 100% tax on non-EU house-buyers? At the end of last month, France's MPs voted in favour of scrapping low-emission zones – but this might not spell the end for France's patchwork of ' zones à faible émission ' and their Crit'Air sticker system. We explain. Advertisement Is this the end of France's Crit'Air zones for drivers? There's a popular misconception that obesity is not a problem in France - whole books have even been written on this subject (such as the famous French Women Don't Get Fat ). In reality, however, not only is it a problem but one the government considers requires a whole new campaign to tackle. So, we ask… How serious is France's obesity problem? If you read French media you may have noticed that the Russian premier's name is spelled Poutine, rather than the more usual western rendering of Putin, and his name is also pronounced differently in news broadcasts. There's a reason for that… Why do the French call the Russian leader Poutine?

Macron lukewarm on Putin peace talks offer
Macron lukewarm on Putin peace talks offer

Russia Today

time11-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Russia Today

Macron lukewarm on Putin peace talks offer

French President Emmanuel Macron has downplayed Russia's proposal to restart direct peace talks with Ukraine, saying it is 'a first step,' but not enough. He made the remarks to reporters on Sunday, while returning from a trip to Ukraine. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Kiev the opportunity to restart direct negotiations, which have been on hold since 2022, 'without any preconditions.' Putin stressed that Moscow is ready to start 'without delay,' and suggested meeting on May 15 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed that his country is ready to host the talks, telling Macron in a phone call that this could be 'a historic turning point.' Macron, however, insisted that the process should start with a 'full and unconditional' 30-day ceasefire, referring to a proposal made by the leaders of Ukraine, the UK, and EU the day before, and which is reportedly supported by the US. 'It is a first step, but it is not enough… It's a way of not responding. We must not give up,' Macron stated, claiming that Putin's offer is a delaying tactic. 'It shows that he is looking for a way out, but he still wants to buy time.' Macron also claimed that 'an unconditional ceasefire is not preceded by negotiations, by definition.' 'We must stand firm with the Americans to say that the ceasefire is unconditional and then we can discuss the rest,' he said. US President Donald Trump has welcomed Putin's proposal, writing on Truth Social hours after the announcement that this is 'a potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine,' with 'a BIG week upcoming!' Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky said Putin's proposal is a 'positive sign' and that he is 'ready to meet' for talks. He insisted, however, that the first step should be a ceasefire, which he suggested should begin on May 12. Moscow previously warned that Ukraine could use a prolonged pause in the fighting without a formal agreement to regroup and rearm. In his address, Putin said Kiev has violated three ceasefires proposed by Moscow: A 30-day US-brokered halt on strikes against energy infrastructure that expired last month, an unconditional Easter truce, and a 72-hour Victory Day ceasefire. Istanbul hosted the last direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in 2022, shortly after the escalation of the conflict. Moscow said that while the sides were making progress at the time and had worked out a preliminary peace treaty, the process was derailed by Kiev's Western backers. The agreement eventually fell through, and Zelensky later issued a decree banning peace talks with Putin.

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